Advice from a seasoned athlete.
As we’re approaching summer and warmer weather, there’s no better time to lace up your shoes and get your fitness groove on than now. While 2020 put a pause on people’s lives and may have made it more difficult to stay active during the pandemic, things are starting to open back up.
As an athlete for years, I’ve tried a number of different workouts and had numerous fitness routines. I’ve learned so much about health and fitness from these past ten years of being an athlete, and have five tips to help you crush your workouts.
For a lot of…
And they’re all under $5.
Prior to college I didn’t realize how fortunate I was to have a fridge full of groceries that was always stocked with fresh produce and all of my favorite foods. My parents did the grocery shopping, and I took for granted how easy and accessible it was for me to grab a snack anytime I wanted from the fridge.
Once I got to college, I started doing more grocery shopping and budgeting for myself. …
Shop smart and save money.
When I was growing up, I was use to having a fully stocked fridge with all of my favorite foods. My mom would buy my favorite snacks to pack for school lunch, and I would have an assortment of foods to choose from after coming home from cross-country practice.
When you’re young you don’t worry about paying bills, and you probably don’t know much about expenses at all. In addition to your rent and groceries, you have to pay your phone bill, car insurance, gas, health insurance, and so on. …
Easy fixes that can help you save money.
What exactly does it mean to be a “minimalist?”
A minimalist refers to a person who owns the bare necessities — no more, and no less. It’s pretty much the opposite of how people live their lives today.
Most people are polar opposites of minimalists. They like having more “stuff,” as it makes them feel more accomplished or more satisfied. And there’s nothing wrong with it — to an extent.
I wouldn’t consider myself a minimalist per se, however, I try and limit the things that I own so I’m not contributing to waste. It’s pretty pointless to have a…
You don’t know what you have until it’s gone.
I started running competitively as a young girl and ran my first 5k when I was ten years old. I was a distance runner for the cross-country and track team and ran my last official race at the age of 18.
It’s now been over four years since I’ve raced competitively. In college, I pursued basketball instead of running, and officially closed the door on my time as a competitive runner.
From these past few years, I’ve had time to reflect on my experiences as a former runner, which mostly consists of positive memories. Although your life can get pretty…
Here’s what you’ve been missing out on.
I roll out of my bed in the mornings and shuffle downstairs to make myself a hot bowl of oatmeal with blueberries, chia seeds, and a big scoop of creamy peanut butter.
Oatmeal has always been my go-to breakfast because it’s so easy to make and is very cost-effective. It’s also a very filling meal that’s rich in carbs and high in nutrients.
Until recently.
I’ll fully admit I spend too much time on TikTok and Instagram, but that’s where I found other ways to make oatmeal including overnight oats and baked oats. …
Adopt these strategies so you can too.
There can be some road blocks for people who are trying to eat healthy and maintain a good diet. Accessibility, cost, and time, among other factors can make it difficult for people to stick to a healthy diet.
Over these past few years, I had to learn how to budget. Food isn’t cheap, and it can be especially difficult for college students and recent college graduates to eat healthy while not spending every penny on food.
One of the issues is that healthier alternatives at fast food places and restaurants are often more expensive than the unhealthier options, such as…
How to budget while navigating adulthood.
When you’re a kid growing up, you don’t have a lot of responsibility. The most important thing you have to worry about is making a school lunch and getting your homework done on time.
Even in college, most students don’t have a ton of responsibility. You don’t have to pay off your student loans until after you’ve finished your degree, and most people don’t have 9–5 jobs during college (although some people do).
While there is a great deal of responsibility during college, your real taste of adulthood starts when you enter the real world. …
Easy tips and tricks.
When people think of health, diet and exercise often come to mind. Many people try some sort of fad diet like keto or juice cleanses, but are often unhappy with the results.
Diets are unsustainable because they encourage people to make temporary changes rather than permanent ones. You don’t need to diet to improve your health. In fact, there are simple changes you can make to your current lifestyle that can greatly improve your health.
Rather than dieting, you should focus on becoming a healthier version of yourself. No crazy yo-yo diets nor unhealthy juice cleanses. …
Budget-friendly meals you have to try.
I’ve been both a vegan and an athlete for years now, and I’ve created some incredibly tasty recipes that are both easy and budget-friendly over this past year alone. I started a vegan food blog almost a year ago that pertains to health and fitness, where all of my plant-based recipes are stored.
It can be scary adopting a new diet or making a drastic change in your life. When I first went vegan a little over four years ago, I didn’t know much about nutrition at all, and I didn’t know what to expect.
However, over these past four…
